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Plant Engineer

Job in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, 71270, USA
Listing for: AIT Global Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Plant Engineer to lead engineering and maintenance strategy at our Ruston, LA facility. This is a high‑visibility leadership role where your impact will be measured by improved asset reliability, optimised capital investments, strengthened safety performance, and enhanced operational productivity.

Responsibilities
  • Lead plant maintenance and engineering strategy to improve reliability and operational uptime
  • Drive year‑over‑year equipment performance improvement using root cause analysis and predictive maintenance
  • Manage and execute capital projects (including $1M+ Cap Ex initiatives) ensuring ROI and alignment with plant goals
  • Oversee maintenance budgets, cost control, and resource allocation
  • Supervise and develop maintenance team (1 supervisor + 15 technicians)
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
  • Plan and manage major shutdowns and plant downtime events
  • Partner with operations to improve productivity, quality, and reduce waste
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, modernization)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
  • 6+ years of manufacturing project engineering experience
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and plant equipment
  • Experience managing capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects
  • Budget management and cost control experience
  • Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
  • SAP experience preferred (Plant Maintenance, Project Systems modules)
  • Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
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